As a performer, Holly Clarke transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanities experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and folklore, to the tales of love and loss, Holly sings with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song.

For this gig, joining Holly is a core band featuring Anna Hughes (Salthouse, Watersmeet) on fiddle and viola, Amy Thatcher (Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening, The Shee) on accordion and synth and John Pope (Archipelago and MeLostMe) on double bass.

Holly has performed with George Sansome and the powerhouse band RE:VULVA, as well as gigs with the trio Holly and the Reivers, with whom she supported the legendary Billy Bragg.

“Holly is the possessor of a seemingly effortless and transporting folk voice which is perfectly suited to her broad and deeply thought-out repertoire, and is an enviably confident and skilled instrumentalist.” Nancy Kerr

“Holly is a rising star in the folk firmament.” James Fagan

“The powerful voice of Holly Clarke breaks through like an inveiigling siren, holding your attention and never letting go.” RnR Magazine